From Ronnies to Ravers: Personal Situations in London Clubland

Snowball, Ian

Substitute Publishing Ltd

Soul Driver Ocean Colour Scene

Arts & Photography

Briggs, Tony

Music

Countdown Books

With an introduction by Pete Townshend, There Is No Substitute pays homage to Keith Moon, the late drummer of The WhoKeith Moon’s superb artistry on the drums catapulted him into stardom while his eccentric and self-destructive behavior kept him in the spotlight, crowning him as one of the most outrageously mischievous rock stars the world has ever seen. There Is No Substitute pulls the focus away from Moon’s antics offstage and highlights his superlative skill onstage, celebrating The Who’s unconventional drummer who put the beat into a litany of classic rock songs.Containing a collection of both recognizable and previously unseen photographs and memories from friends and fans of Keith―a diverse cross section of drummers, musicians,fans, and writers―There Is No Substitute  concentrates on Keith’s influence as a drummer and musician and the impact he has had on rock and roll. Alongside fellow drummers Kenney Jones (who took over the drums in The Who after Keith’s death in 1978), Don Powell of Slade,Mick Avory of the Kinks, and Clem Burke of Blondie,musicians and friends of Keith reminisce about the madcap genius who is remembered for his vast influence on and contribution to rock and roll. 245 color and b&w images throughout

There Is No Substitute: A Tribute to Keith Moon

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Omnibus Press

With an introduction by Pete Townshend, There Is No Substitute is a tribute to The Who's late drummer Keith Moon, compiled by Ian Snowball with the authorisation the Keith Moon Estate and Keith's daughter Amanda De Wolf.The book includes a collection of seen and unseen photographs and contributions from friends and fans of Keith - a diverse cross section of drummers, musicians, fans, writers and people that knew him. The book concentrates on Keith's influence as a drummer and musician and the impact he has had on rock'n'roll, and all reflect the deep affection that his madcap genius inspired in everyone with whom he came into contact. The many interviewees include Kenney Jones, who took over the drum in The Who after Keith's death in 1978, Rick Buckler of The Jam, Don Powell of Slade, Mick Avory of the Kinks, Carl Palmer of ELP, Clem Burke of Blondie and the late Jack Bruce.

A Tribute To Keith Moon

<div>Whether flying across a screen or lighting up the stage, Madness' wild, energetic sax player has always been hard to miss. For Lee 'Kix' Thompson, life is about having fun--even when times are tough. Growing Out Of It is the tale of one 'nutty boy' not really growing out of it at all. From getting up to no good as a teenager to his many musical (mis)adventures in the 1970s, Lee's memoir of his formative years captures his enduring love for his north London stomping ground, where he first met the other members of Madness. This is a story of growing up in a certain time and place when anything felt possible, even a bunch of north London lads forming a ska revival band--and becoming one of Britain's best-loved groups.</div>

Growing Out of It

House music jacked the world in the 1980s and popular music has never been the same. From the merest two or three nightclubs in Chicago, House leapt the Atlantic, creating a scene in places as unalike as Manchester's clubland and the beaches of Ibiza - and sometimes its reputation did, too. Now, Marshall Jefferson, long hailed as the Godfather of House Music, speaks of just what his contribution was and how responsible he, his friends and colleagues were for bringing House music to our ears. Whether you are a fan or aficionado of House music, or just nostalgic about this high point of your youth, Marshall Jefferson's Diary of a DJ will give you the back stories to the big story of the rise and raves of the most radical departure in popular music since the sixties, and a social commentary on the revolution that electronic music instigated in popular culture.

Marshall Jefferson: The Diary of a DJ

Jefferson, Marshall

Olympia Publishers

From punks and teddy boys to mods and rockers, the last 50 years has seen the British Isles overrun with the iconic styles and attitudes—youthful "tribes" changing the world with their bold new ideas. Britain's youth movements are regarded worldwide as pinnacles of musical, fashion and artistic expression. As a reaction to post-War austerity and social conservatism, the youth of Britain have consistently broken the mold, pioneering counter-culture movements across the world and shrugging off the shackles of old authority. The authors have amassed a wealth of exclusive interviews with key players from all the iconic groups, as well as stunning unpublished photographs from personal collections. The result is a beautifully produced visual and literary tribute to Britain's vibrant young underbelly and the passionate cauldron of creativity they continue to stir up.

Tribe: Made in Britain: A Personal History of British Subculture

Politics & Social Sciences

Roach, Martin

McKenna, Pete

Social Sciences

Music Press

The Who: In The City is an exciting new book that has never been attempted before. The book tells the unique story of one of rock and rolls greatest bands and their personal history with the city of London. All four original members of The Who were born and grew up in London and this book documents the facts and figures of this time and then adds to the story further by taking the reader on an amazing journey through all of the bands London concerts and gigs across a fifty year period. The story is further brought to life with contributions from friends and fans of the band and these include Kenney Jones (Small Faces and The Who), Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds), Steve White (The Style Council/Paul Weller) and Peter 'Dougal' Butler (Keith Moon's PA). The book also includes other London places of Who related interest, such as their hang-out's, homes and where they got their hangovers. Additionally there are features, that serve as a walking tour for any serious Who fan visiting London and these include locations relating to the band like the Goldhawk Club and Quadrophenia (the movie) and many more from around city.Ian Snowball is the author the best-selling Keith Moon: There Is No Substitute, That's Entertainment: My Life In The Jam (Rick Buckler of The Jam's autobiography) and Thick As Thieves (Personal Situations With The Jam). Ian is also donating 50% of his royalties for this book to the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity that Roger Daltrey is a patron of.

The Who In the City

New Haven Publishing Ltd

Specific State '89

New Haven Pub Us Llc

Jam drummer Rick Buckler was one-third of the powerhouse sound of The Jam along with Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton. The group had 18 consecutive UK Top 40 singles from their debut in 1977 to their break-up in December 1982, including four No 1 hits. More than any other group, The Jam kept the tradition of three-minute, hook-driven British guitar pop alive providing a blueprint for generations of bands to come. In this book, Rick Buckler talks us through the formation of The Jam and theirearly days - being signed by Polydor, their fi rst No 1 record, the video shoots, tours and beyond. Buckler also picks the 50 greatest Jam tracks and tells us how they were written, recorded and the stories behind every one of these classic songs. This book also critiques every Jam studio album as well as listing every Jam tour, The Jam on TV, Awards, video locations and more.

Dead Straight Guide to The Jam (Dead Straight Guides)

Buckler, Rick

Red Planet

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